Plans of Study 2014-2015

These are 2014-2015 plans of study.

The Practical Nursing Certificate program is a part-time evening and weekend program
designed to prepare graduates to provide health care to clients of various ages in
a variety of health care settings. The program is designed as a career path for entry-level
patient care providers. Nursing assistants and patient care assistants can continue
their education in the PN certificate program and become licensed practical nurses
after successful completion of the program and passing the PN licensing examination.
After obtaining their practical nursing license, graduates of the PN certificate program
may apply for articulation into the associate degree nursing program at Columbus State
Community College.

The Practical Nursing Certificate program is sequential and it helps students to develop
communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Nursing courses are
structured to promote student learning through lecture, laboratory, clinical, seminar,
and practicum experiences. All students are required to purchase the ATI online learning
systems program, a comprehensive tutorial and testing package that is used throughout
the program. Learning opportunities are designed to apply practical nursing concepts
in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health for clients. Students learn
to work collaboratively with other health team members in the health care delivery
system.

Students take 24 hours of Practical Nursing courses and 14 hours in arts and sciences
for a total of 38 credits. Students will participate in clinical experiences in a
variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse. A comprehensive
predictor exam will be given during the last semester of the program.

Students who successfully complete the Practical Nursing Certificate program are qualified
to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
The program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. In Ohio, licensure from the
Ohio Board of Nursing is required for employment.

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Certificate program, the graduate will be
able to:

Demonstrate the role and scope of practice for the practical nurse in Ohio

Apply knowledge from the biological, behavioral, and nursing sciences to the care
of clients

Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective nursing care to a diverse
population in a variety of health care settings

Communicate effectively with clients and families, health care providers, and community
members for the purpose of health promotion, maintenance and restoration

Safely perform nursing skills according to accepted standards of practice

Demonstrate professionalism by engaging in legal, ethical, and accountable behaviors
and utilizing economic concepts as they relate to the health care arena

Demonstrate caring behaviors by respecting the diversity of each person by treating
them with dignity and integrity

Collaborate with the health care team to provide and delegate nursing care according
to Ohio Board of Nursing rules.

Program Admissions Information

Students need to apply to Columbus State and adhere to admission criteria. Specific
requirements for admission to the Practical Nursing Certificate Program are listed
below.

Completion of the Practical Nurse Certificate program application

High school biology, with grade of “C” or better, within the past 5 years or BIO 0100
Introduction to Biological Sciences, or a college-level biology

Placement into ENGL 1100 Composition I

Completion of MATH 1030 Beginning Algebra II (or higher placement)

Completion of the following college courses with a grade of “C” or better: NURC 1101
Nurse Aide Training Program or STNA and MULT 1010 Medical Terminology

Completion of Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with scores of 73% in Reading,
63% in English, 46% in Science, and 60% in Math or completion of the HESI A2 Test
with a minimum average score of 75%

Grade point average of 2.6 or better in most recently completed college course work.

Completion of COLS 1100 First Year Experience Seminar is recommended.

The Ohio Board of Nursing Felony Policy, Section 4723.28 of the Ohio Revised Code,
states that the Board may deny a convicted felon a license or the privilege of sitting
for the licensure examination. A student with a history of felony conviction is responsible
for informing the program coordinator.

The Ohio Board of Nursing Licensure Application includes the requirement that all
applicants for licensure identify existing psychiatric conditions(s). Please check
with the Board of Nursing, (614) 466-3947 or www.nursing.ohio.gov, for further clarification.

A federal law known as the “Personal Responsibility Act” (PRWORA) limits licensure
to U.S. citizens and other qualified applicants. The State Board of Nursing is required
to keep assurance of citizenship on record with applications for licensure.

Practical Nursing Certificate Program

COURSE

.

CR

Semester 1

.

.

PNUR 1100

Practical Nursing Fundamentals

2

BIO 2300

Human Anatomy

4

NURC 1102

Patient Care Skills

3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

.

9

Semester 2

.

.

BIO 2232

Human Physiology

4

ENGL 1100

Composition I

3

PNUR 1765

PN Maternal & Child Care

2

PNUR 1865

PN Maternal & Child Care Clinical

1

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

.

10

Summer Semester

.

.

PNUR 1200

Mental Health Concepts for the Practical Nurse

1

PNUR 1300

Pharmacology I for the Practical Nurse

2

PNUR 1766

PN Concepts Related to Health Promo & Rest I

2

PNUR 1866

PN Concepts Related to Health Promo & Rest I Clinical

1

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

.

6

Semester 3

.

.

PNUR 1400

Pharmacology II for the Practical Nurse

2

PNUR 1767

PN Concepts Related to Health Promo & Rest II

2

PNUR 1867

PN Concepts Related to Health Promo & Rest II Clinical

2

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

.

6

Semester 4

.

.

PNUR 1900

PN Transition to Practice

2

PNUR XXXX

Technical Elective

1

PSY 1100

Introduction to Psychology

3

PNUR 1906

PN Transition to Practice Practicum

1

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

.

7

TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS

.

38

Technical Electives The following courses are approved for technical elective requirements: